Is it safe to use a breast pump that someone else has already used?

It depends on the type of breast pump it is. While personal use breast pumps are designed to be used by only one mother (and are not guaranteed to work effectively after one year, generally), hospital-grade pumps are designed and approved by the FDA to be safe for multiple users. They are intended to be used by more than one mom and are designed with barriers that prevent cross-contamination. However, each woman using the pump will need to use her own pump kit. When pumps are returned to Then Comes Baby the pump exterior is sanitized prior to being available to rent to a new family.

Pump kits and other accessories are available for sale at Then Comes Baby (or lactation visits in your home).